Nelson Mandela House

The museum contains personal belongings, paintings and photos of this very important figure in South African history.The Mandela House provides a meaningful experience to all visitors. It informs them of Nelson Mandela’s story, both in the context of his home, and in the context of his life as a whole. It documents his struggle during Aparthied, his significance in South Africa and his life in a manner that promotes human rights, democracy, reconciliation, mutual respect and tolerance amongst the peoples of South Africa.

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Former South African President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and his family lived in this house from 1946 until the 1990’s. He donated the house to the Soweto Heritage Trust on 1 September 1997 and since 1999 it has been open to the public under the National Heritage Trust.